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Position Summary

 JOYEMOVEMENT seeks enthusiastic and self-motivated Teaching Artists for the Movement Lab Afterschool Program.

This position reports directly  the Artistic Director and Education Coordinator. 

Movement Lab  is a movement based afterschool program focused on experiential learning through movement, community building, design thinking, and global citizenship.

As a teaching artist you are responsible for creating a fun and nurturing learning environment that engages students in creative exploration appropriate for their developmental ages. You’ll be responsible for implementing the curriculum. 

Teaching Artist candidates must be experienced working with students, various movement styles, group management, and teamwork. Ideal candidates have a passion for arts and culture and have a solid understanding of choreography  and dance vocabulary.

To provide enriching activities that engage students, applicants should have a solid understanding of age appropriate activities and movement techniques that engage youth with diverse learning needs and backgrounds. Monthly trainings will cover these topics and provide additional professional development.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Teaches classes at partner school sites

• Organizes and maintains all studio spaces following all facility and safety guideline

• Leading a program that facilitates  guided discussions and hands-on activities, and meets the experiential learning goal of week

• Supports program assessment through duties such as evaluations, reports, and tracking.

• Participation in monthly professional development workshops.

• Inspire youth to create, play, and develop confidence and a sense of community through movement arts

• Collaborate and co-teach weekly class of 20-25  students of all backgrounds and abilities

• Implement daily activities and lessons based on provided Movement Lab curriculum - teaching skills through games and activities

• Establish a welcoming learning environment where students feel a sense of agency and belonging

• Develop positive relationships with youth and adults to effectively communicate and ensure a safe learning environment

• Communicate effectively with staff

Job Requirements:

• Candidates must be at least 18 years of age or older

• Candidates must pass a state of North Carolina background check.

Qualifications:

• One or more years in a K-12 education environment or other experience working with students ages 6-13 years of age.

• Experience with and knowledge of dance movement styles and techniques.

• Demonstrated experience and passion for the arts, art making, child-development, and teaching.

• Outgoing, friendly and ability to promote JOYEMOVEMENT’s mission.

• Extremely reliable and dependable.

• Ability to work between 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

• Experience developing participatory experiences for youth.

• Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities.

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

• Able to meet deadlines and ensure completion of projects on schedule.

• Experience with culturally relevant education, curriculum development and classroom management.

• Daily access to internet and communication via email and cell phone is required.

• Experience with collaborative team-teaching environments and/or inclusion/Special Education classes is a plus.

To Apply:

To apply please submit a cover letter, resume, and three (3) references (names, numbers, and emails) to Partnerships@joyemovement.com with the subject: Teaching Artist Position. All inquiries will be considered and kept confidential.